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Today’s (and Yesterday’s) Music: Benny Carter, Jimmy Witherspoon, Joe Tex, Harry Mills

Jazz multi-instrumentalist Benny Carter was born August 8th in 1907 (d. 2003). His influence was so great that some referred to him as the ‘King.’ Blues belter Jimmy Witherspoon was born August 8th in 1920 (d. 1997). Soul star Joe … Continue reading

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